Day Trip Temple of Amphiareion Near Oropos and Beaches

Amphiaros is a lesser know ancient Greek diety who had 12 temples and sanctuaries devoted to
him. Like Asklipion, his popularity as a god-hero was due to healing
and divining power.

According to myth Amphiaros wasnt born of woman but sprang
from the fountain of Oropos neaby.

Amphiaros martial powers were vaunted and he participated
in the Argonautic campaign, and later during the seige of Thebes
by the Argeans. Zeus, himself intervened to save his life.

This is his most important templeand it lies on
the border between Attica and Boeotia prefectures, 48 km from Athens.

There are several nice beaches near by. The site is dominated by an ancient theater which
seats 3,000. The temple will be found near the spring related
to the myth and was built in the Doric order during the 4th C BC.

Getting There:

By Car: take the National Athens-Lamia Highway North
from Athens and turn right at the Oropos sign.